Practical present ideas

Nothing gives anyone more pleasure than giving, or being given, something that is a treat that you will most definitely use. There’s no need to keep looking for the perfect bar of soap, scented candle, tie or scarf.

Why not give something more useful? At Granny Gets a Grip we have loads of practical present ideas – perfect for the hard to buy for, and the “please don’t waste your money on me” generation.

This is definitely the nicest leather pill organiser we could find. The soft leather wallet contains 7 pill boxes labelled with the days of the week. Each pill box has 4 compartments labelled breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime.

The walking stick umbrella combines a walking stick and umbrella in one. Less fuss and no difficult decision to make – choosing between an umbrella or a walking stick. The practical dual purpose walking stick umbrella can be used for discreet balance and support.  And it will keep you dry!

The way to strengthen your back – without actively exercising – the 33cm Sissel Sitfit is an air filled sitting aid and balance pad. Sitfit encourages a better posture. At the same time it exercises the back muscles and the pelvic floor.

The Lid & Leverage is a brilliant adjustable strap opener – which fits around objects of any shape – all sizes of  jars and bottles – it’s even good for jobs round the house, like turning stubborn radiator valves or taps.

The Uccello kettle This clever, revolutionary Uccello kettle is thoughtfully designed to help pour from kettle to cup, easily, safely and confidently.

A soft bean bag cushion, generously filled, topped with a smooth stable tray surface framed in wood. Easy to wipe clean, sturdy, durable surface with a co-ordinating wooden frame to stop things slipping off.

These high quality Woolana back supports are 100% wool pile and 100% wool tweed – with a hand-filled, new wool fibre filling.  They really are fantastic – we use them in the office! But they are equally good for the car or on a favourite armchair.

This heat pad looks like a hot water bottle – but comes without the drawbacks of a traditional hot water bottle! No need to fill with boiling water and it doesn’t get cold. The ‘Not a Hot Water Bottle’ gives a consistent and regulated warmth and comes with a fast heating function